Emergency Dental Nurse

Sussex Community Nhs Foundation Trust; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursery facilities (cost-effective)

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dental Nurse for the Emergency Dental Service at Crawley Hospital. You will work part-time, providing chair-side nursing, patient support, and clinical preparation within an NHS setting.

The role requires GDC registration and a NEBDN Diploma, with CPD ongoing and a strong focus on infection control. The position offers opportunities within a supportive NHS team at Crawley Hospital, with a focus on high-quality patient care and professional

Qualifications

• NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing is required.
• GDC registration is required.
• CPD and ongoing professional development are expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the clinical environment for patient care following policies.
• Prepare dental equipment and materials for patient care.
• Provide nursing and chair-side assistance to dentists.
• Assist EDS Manager in training new dental nurses.
• Provide empathy and reassurance to patients and carers.
• Engage in Quality Assurance and radiography where qualified.
• Maintain patient records accurately and confidentially.

Skills

Infection control

Communication

IT systems

Clinical nursing

Decontamination

Education

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing

GDC registration

Tools

Dental IT software

Job description

Job summary

We're looking for a hardworking, reliable, and compassionate Dental Nursewho take pride in delivering excellent care. If you thrive both independently and as part of a supportive team, are highly organised, and able to use your initiative, we'd love to hear from you.

To work closely with a variety of Dentists to ensure the smooth running of the Emergency Dental service session. Performing a range of dental work activities and demonstrating patient care.

This is your chance to join a friendly and dedicated NHS team where your skills, commitment, and compassion will be truly valued.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Represent the Dental Team at their clinic in a professional manner at all times.
• Responsible for informing EDS Manager if stock levels are running low and any items are out of date.
• Responsible in following Infection Control procedures according to current GDC/DoH guidelines and SCFT protocols and procedures.
• Responsible for patient care before, during and after their treatment, monitoring the patient throughout, offering guidance and support in a way in which compliment the actions of other team members
• Responsible for the general maintenance of equipment within clinic environment to ensure the smooth running of the clinical session.
• To participate in an annual performance reviews and supervision
• Advise EDS Manager of any relevant issues affecting the efficient operation of the service.
• Ensure that all patients' records both in paper form and electronically are kept up to date and correctly stored for confidentiality purposes. Follow requirements of the Data Protection Act.
• Attend statutory training and training mandatory to the dental nurse role

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

• Preparation of the clinical environment for patient care following all Special Care and Emergency Dental Services policies/procedures.
• Preparation of dental equipment and materials for patient care in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Provision of nursing & chair side assistance to a variety of dentists
• Assist the EDS Manager in the training of new dental nurses where appropriate.
• Provide empathy and reassurance to patients and their carers
• Participate in Quality Assurance programmes to include the processing, developing and mounting of Dental X-rays, monitoring sterilising equipment & Emergency drugs / equipment. (Dental Nurses holding a post certification in Dental Radiography are licensed to make Radiographic Exposure)
• Competency in using Dental IT software to include all aspects of patient charting.
• Respond to the patients needs for care, irrespective of origin, religious beliefs, personal culture or the nature of their health problems
• Work openly and co-operatively with patients and their families, recognising their involvement in the planning and delivery of care.
• Commit to Compulsory & Continual Professional Development & Statutory registration

Person Specification

Work History

Essential

• Applies trust values in day to day practice

Desirable

• Personal motivation
• Evidence of caring

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of decontamination, infection prevention and control procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, carers and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
• Good IT skills, including accurate data entry and maintaining patient records

Desirable

• Reception/Admin Duties
• Knowledge Dental Software

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent qualification
• General Dental Council (GDC) registration

Desirable

• Key skills in english and maths

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD), including relevant courses, training and/or in-service learning
• Working knowledge of dental patient management software and Windows-based IT systems

Desirable

• Experience in community dental services, or community-based healthcare

Other

Essential

• Reliable, professional and flexible approach to meeting service needs

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Emergency Dental Service, Crawley Hospital, Crawley, RH11 7DH, United Kingdom

Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Crawley Emergency Dental Service Manager, Emma German, [e-mail], 07775339510

Details

Date posted: 08 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 150-CP3019-PC

Job locations: Emergency Dental Service, Crawley Hospital, Crawley, RH11 7DH, United Kingdom